Mechanic Arts High School - Artisan Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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THE ARTISAN 25 MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Cornsn UB First year. Applied mathematics, including the elements of algebra as far as quadratic equations. Second year. Plane geometry. Third year. Solid geometry, with a review of plane geometry. At the end of this year pupils should be prepared to pass the College Board examinations in these subjects. Fourth year. Elementary algebra, complete, and plane trigo- nometry. At the end of this year pupils should be prepared to pass the College Board examinations i11 these subjects. Cornsn AU First year. Same as in Course NB. Second year. tal A study of tl1e vocabulary and facts of plane and solid geometry, but without much formal proof. tbl Review of algebra, with special application of the equa- tion and formula to the principles of geometry and the work of the shops, drawing room and laboratory. lcl The use of tables, looking forward to the science work of the third and fourth years. Third year. tal Review of algebraic processes used in the shops, drawing room and laboratories. tbl The use of the slide rule. tcl Numerical trigonometry of right and oblique triangles. Fourth year. Pupils have a choice between two courses. tal A review of algebra and the formal plane geometry neces- sary to meet the admission requirements of Northeastern Uni- versity, Lowell Institute, etc. tbl Surveying. In this course the knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry already possessed by the pupils is applied to surveying and engineering problems. Some of tl1e more simple calculations in navigation and astronomy are also considered. The course is designed to create an interest in the broader application of mathematics to some of the wor1d's important activities. EDWIN F. FIELD. What did Juliet say when she met Romeo in the balcony? Couldn't you get seats in the orchestra ? '7' 1' T., J ll ,I ,f I4 vi-vu-df' N I

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24 'I' IIE ARTISAN ciples ami developed skill in workmanship, has a good foundation for success in many lilies of industry. R.XI.I'II H. KNiXI'l'. 1 HISTORY DEPARTMENT I. In the Hrst year three periods a week are spent in civics. Emphasis is given to the relations of citizens to other citizens, and to the community of all citizens organized as city, state., and nation. Later we study these three forms of government, the officers, and their powers and duties as defined by our con- stitutions and laws: also by the way in which these laws are made. Two months are devoted to a study ot' the principle vocations. Il. Industrial history of the lfnited States three times a week is required. We were one of the very first high schools to give this course. Emphasis is given to the industrial develop- ment of the nation, rather than to wars or politics. Inventories, conditions, and oiganization of labor, the growth of corpora- tions, the development of agriculture a11d transportation are. important subjects considered. III. In course A, the industrial history of Europe is re- quired threet times a week. The fact that this is the only course in European history makes it necessary to give more time to what may be called general history than in the second year. Still, the industrial side, usually slighted, is emphasized and special attention is given to the life and progress of the. work- ing people, labor organization, methods of cultivation of the land, and of carrying on other industries, methods of transporta- tion, effects of the factory system, and similar topics. IV. ln course Ii, the political history of the United States is required three times a week, with the object of preparing t'or the entrance examinations for M. I. T. and other colleges. Tho e marked A or ll for the year are admitted on certificate. In course A, boys may elect Economics for two period a week. Business organization, the relation of capital and la.bor, personnel, wage systems, cost accounting, banking and invest- ment, are studied in an elementary way. In addition, special attetion is given to study of the different vocations, with the purpose of helping boys to choose those for which they are best adapted. CHARLES L. REED.

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IV , 26 THE ARTISAN THE SCHOOL- COMMITTEE OF' THE CITY OF BOSTON Office of the Vocational Counselor 15 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass. Haymarket 5500 June 1, 1931. Members of the f'lass of 1031: A few more weeks and the Class of 1031 will have passed from the school they have called home for the last three or four years. The ties made during these years are of more value than some lIllfl9l'g'I'2ld1l2lt0S realize. Many boys have been drawn into evening classes and healthful recreational pursuits by classmates who were a little quicker to see the value of a healthy body and a trained mind. The business depression which started a year and a half ago is still with us. Positions are hard to find. If you have a prospect of a job, do all in your power to secure it. Sitting at home complaining will not help. Most Mechanic Arts students have definite abilities that are marketable, but it is up to you to find the employer than can use you. I will do all I can to help you make contacts. I will be at the Central Office until July 10th, fl'0lIl 9 to 12 A. M. Dur- ing the school year I have evening office hours the first Friday of' each month, from 5 to 8 P. M. Please answer all communications promptly. Keep the de- partment informed of any change in your address. If you hear of any positions that our graduates might fill, write or telephone the information to the central office. This office is open every business day of the year. A coun- selor is always on duty and will be happy to help you try to solve your problems in educational and vocational guidance. With best wishes for your future, THOMAS D. GINN, Counselor. What's the difference between dancing and marceling, asked the girl of her clumsy young partner ? I don't know, he replied. I thought so, she said. Shall we sit down ?